I recited the words over and over again because I was fascinated by his ability to make even the most simplistic words rhyme. He would give a whole new meaning to these simple words just by changing the inflection of his voice. I admired Tupac for creating masterpieces from his own experiences, both good and bad. I envied the way he was able to instantly capture a person's attention. I hated Tupac because I wanted to be him. I was jealous of the way he wrote his music. I wanted to evoke some kind of emotion in people through words that I wrote and recited, just like him.